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El Dorado

Swing ride
Minimum height to ride: 48 inches

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Posted: September 6, 2011

A magic carpet style flat ride that sits up to 40 riders in a blue 1950’s style El Dorado convertible car. The car acts as a pendulum, as it rotates riders to a height of 85 feet in the air in two different directions. Similar to Da Vinci's Cradle at Busch Gardens Williamsburg.

Rumored to be closing before the 2012 season to make room for the new Windseeker attraction.

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15 votes, so far

This ride is so much fun... I didn't think it would be, but the theme around it, and the diner right near it makes a great addition... - bryan shepard

I got stuck on this once. I had to sit waiting for maintenence people to come fix the restraints. Finaly I got out because I'm so darn skinny. - Justin Curtis

Nice themeing to a midway classic. Does not go upside down like some pendulum rides but offers a few good dips in your stomach. - Kris Peerman

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